​​ Cadets train to become the best during Minnesota State Patrol academy at Camp Ripley​

July 28

Minnesota State Patrol troopers face different challenges every day. They promote traffic safety through enforcement, education and assistance. They are also trained in crisis intervention, conflict management and cultural diversity. It's a lot to learn. That's where the 14-week State Patrol​...

​Severe weather leads to busy summer for Minnesota's emergency managers

July 25

This has been an especially active severe weather season. It started before spring and summer storms even arrived thanks to dense snowpack and a rapid melt that led to flooding in northern Minnesota. Other parts of the state were then hit with several storms in rapid succession...​

​Second round of grants provides $3.7 million for school bus stop arm cameras

July 21

As a kid, the anticipation of waiting to hop on the bus to see friends and go to school should be fun, not scary. They (or their parents) shouldn't have to worry about a driver ignoring the school bus stop arm and hitting them. More school bus drivers across the state will have help keeping kids safe...

​Spotlight on Crime brings Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and Minnesota's business community together to solve cases​

July 14

Ladavionne Garrett Jr., 10, was shot and severely wounded April 30, 2021, while riding in a vehicle. He remained hospitalized for the next six months. Six-year-old Aniya Allen was shot May 17, 2021, while riding in her...​

​​​ Drive smart and slow down. Extra speed enforcement continues through July 31.​

July 11

As we reach the halfway point of July – and summer – it's important to remember that extra speed enforcement is ongoing across the state with help from the Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (DPS-OTS). Extra speed enforcement began statewide July 1 and runs through July 31 as part of a campaign coordinated by DPS-OTS. Minnesota State Troopers, deputies and police officers are spending additional time...​

FirstNet's dedicated wireless network proves useful in spring flooding in Beltrami County

Jul​y 7

Picture this: You head up to northern Minnesota to a family cabin. You want to quick look-up the weather conditions to see whether it is safe for an outdoor fire, but you've only got one bar of service and the page won't load. Or picture this: You're in a crowd of people at the Minnesota State...

​​​ Celebrate July 4 s​afely! Remember fireworks hurt 78 people in 2020, caused $2.5 million in damage last year​

June 30

Happy Independence Day, Minnesotans! It's time to celebrate the United States of America's creation with cookouts, games, and, of course, the traditional fireworks. Here at DPS, we want you to celebrate safely...​